Kia Sorento Service Bulletins (2012)
233 manufacturer communications on file.
- January 10, 2020•Document ID: 10170773Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_CHA091_R1
- Date Added:
- February 4, 2020
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: STEERING GEAR YOKE PLUG AND ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly on some models listed below, which may exhibit a ticking noise while turning the steering wheel with the vehicle stopped. This condition is caused by a worn lining on the steering gear box yoke assembly. Follow the procedure outlined in this bulletin to replace the steering gear box yoke plug and assembly with updated parts.
Associated Products (16)Associated Documents - November 26, 2019•Document ID: 10168850Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; STEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084_R4
- Date Added:
- December 9, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit. Follow the MDPS Flowchart (page 2) along with the MDPS DTC Table (page 3) procedure outlined in this bulletin before replacing the C-MDPS Motor, ECU or Steering Column Housing.
Associated Products (79)Associated Documents - November 7, 2019•Document ID: 10168951Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803WX_TSB_R5
- Date Added:
- December 9, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803W/X_R5: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled "ÂÂKnock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement"ÂÂ. Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code ("ÂÂDTC"ÂÂ), P1326.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - November 7, 2019•Document ID: 10168949Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803_TSB_R4
- Date Added:
- December 9, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN - PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN PI1803_TSB_R4: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU - LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - October 15, 2019•Document ID: 10167301Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSTEERING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBCHA084_R3
- Date Added:
- November 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TSB084_R3: PARTIAL REPAIR OF C-MDPS MOTOR, ECU AND/OR STEERING COLUMN HOUSING - This bulletin has been revised to include additional information.This bulletin provides information regarding the partial repair of the Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) Motor, Electronic Control Unit (ECU) or Steering Column Housing on some 2010MY~ Kia models listed on page 5 equipped with a Column Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) unit.
Associated Products (72)Associated Documents - October 10, 2019•Document ID: 10167227Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- November 7, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN: KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803). This bulletin has been revised to include additional information. This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - August 14, 2019•Document ID: 10164383Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEQUIPMENT; AIR BAGS
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY003_REIMB
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryThis document is a Request for Reimbursement Form sent to the owners along with the notification letter to be used if the customer has paid for repairs to the airbag clock spring assembly.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - August 14, 2019•Document ID: 10164382Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsAIR BAGS; EQUIPMENT
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY003_OWNER
- Date Added:
- September 6, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryWTY003_OWNER: This document is the owner notification letter advising the owners of the warranty extension on the 2011-2015 My Sorento Airbag Clock Spring Assembly.
Associated Products (5)Associated Documents - May 16, 2019•Document ID: 10160837Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSB_PI1803_R2
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryPRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN - KNOCK SENSOR DETECTION SYSTEM - ECU LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (PI1803) - This bulletin provides information related to a software update to the Engine Control Unit (ECU) to install the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) in order to protect the engine from excessive connecting rod bearing damage.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - May 13, 2019•Document ID: 10160758Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE179_R1
- Date Added:
- June 4, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: HALOGEN LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the halogen low beam bulb connector on some 2011 - 2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 24, 2009 through January 31, 2013, which may experience an inoperable low beam bulb due to poor terminal contact at the low beam bulb connector.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 22, 2019•Document ID: 10159260Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY012_REIMB_XM
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryREQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT FORM - WTY012 â 2011-2013 MY SORENTO HEADLAMP LOW BEAM CONNECTOR WIRING HARNESS NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 22, 2019•Document ID: 10159258Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY012_OWNR_XM
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryDear Kia Sorento Owner - Kia Motors America, Inc. takes pride in providing you with high quality and dependable vehicles. In order to maintain these standards, Kia is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage, to all owners of 2011-2013 MY Kia Sorento vehicles, for the halogen headlamp low beam connector wiring harness from 5-years/60,000-miles to 10-years/unlimited-miles, starting from the date of first service. The headlamp connectors may lose electrical contact with a low beam bulb in one of the headlamp assemblies. This condition on the affected headlamp does not affect the other low beam. In addition, the high beams continue to function at all times.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 19, 2019•Document ID: 10159244Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBELE179
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: HALOGEN LOW BEAM BULB CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT - This bulletin provides the procedure to replace the halogen low beam bulb connector on some 2011 - 2013MY Sorento (XMa) vehicles, produced from October 24, 2009 through January 31, 2013, which may experience an inoperable low beam bulb due to poor terminal contact at the low beam bulb connector. This condition on the affected headlamp does not affect the other low beam. In addition, the high beams continue to function at all times.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 18, 2019•Document ID: 10159259Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY012_QA
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryQ & A - 2011-2013 MY SORENTO HEADLAMP LOW BEAM CONNECTOR NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 18, 2019•Document ID: 10159257Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY012_DPSM
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryAttention: All Kia Parts & Service Managers - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners of the 2011-2013 MY Kia Sorento vehicles, produced from October 24, 2009 through January 31, 2013, for the halogen headlamp low beam connector wiring harness from 5-years/60,000-miles to 10-years/unlimited-miles, starting from the date of first service. The headlamp connectors may lose electrical contact with a low beam bulb in one of the headlamp assemblies. This condition on the affected headlamp does not affect the other low beam. In addition, the high beams continue to function at all times.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 18, 2019•Document ID: 10159256Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsEXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- WTY012_DP
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryAttention: All Dealer Principals - Kia Motors America, Inc. is extending the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage to all owners of the 2011-2013 MY Kia Sorento vehicles, produced from October 24, 2009 through January 31, 2013, for the halogen headlamp low beam connector wiring harness from 5-years/60,000-miles to 10-years/unlimited-miles, starting from the date of first service. The headlamp connectors may lose electrical contact with a low beam bulb in one of the headlamp assemblies. This condition on the affected headlamp does not affect the other low beam. In addition, the high beams continue to function at all times.
Associated Products (3)Associated Documents - April 10, 2019•Document ID: 10159249Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG205_R1
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagnostic Trouble Code ("DTC") P1326. Using the procedures published in TSB PI1802W/X and PI1803W/X, the subject vehicles were diagnosed and determined to require an engine replacement and are currently being held at dealers pending repair. As a result of additional field data collection and analysis, the initial diagnosis method has been updated to improve test result accuracy. Prior to performing an engine replacement on any of the VINs affected by this Service Action, the engine condition needs to be re-assessed utilizing an updated/expanded diagnostic process.
Associated Products (23)2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - April 10, 2019•Document ID: 10159236Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803WX_TSB_R4
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement". Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code ("DTC"), P1326.
Associated Products (10)Associated Documents - April 5, 2019•Document ID: 10159248Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Mfr Comm. #:
- TSBENG205
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: SERVICE ACTION: WIRING SIGNAL INTERFERENCE CHECK & ENGINE NOISE INSPECTION (SA379) - This bulletin provides information related to an expanded diagnostic test that is now required on a number of vehicles previously diagnosed with Diagnostic Trouble Code ("DTC") P1326. Using the procedures published in TSB PI1802W/X and PI1803W/X, the subject vehicles were diagnosed and determined to require an engine replacement and are currently being held at dealers pending repair. As a result of additional field data collection and analysis, the initial diagnosis method has been updated to improve test result accuracy. Prior to performing an engine replacement on any of the VINs affected by this Service Action, the engine condition needs to be re-assessed utilizing an updated/expanded diagnostic process.
Associated Products (23)2018 Kia Optima2018 Kia Sorento2018 Kia Sportage2017 Kia Optima2017 Kia Sorento2017 Kia Sportage2016 Kia Optima2016 Kia Sorento2016 Kia Sportage2015 Kia Optima2015 Kia Sorento2015 Kia Sportage2014 Kia Optima2014 Kia Sorento2014 Kia Sportage2013 Kia Optima2013 Kia Sorento2013 Kia Sportage2012 Kia Optima2012 Kia Sorento+ 3 moreAssociated Documents - April 3, 2019•Document ID: 10159235Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsENGINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Mfr Comm. #:
- PI1803WX_TSB_R3
- Date Added:
- April 30, 2019
- Manufacturer:
- KIA
SummaryTSB: ENGINE REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR DTC P1326 (PI1803W/X) - This bulletin provides information related to the Technical Service Bulletin previously published in November 2018 (PI1803, Rev 1, 01/02/2018) titled "Knock Sensor Detection System - ECU Logic Improvement". Specifically, this bulletin provides instructions on which procedures to follow if, after installation of the KSDS, any one of the subject vehicles below returns to the dealer with Diagnostic Trouble Code ("DTC"), P1326.
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